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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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